Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence technology is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive MOD experience to lead critical programmes. This role offers a competitive day rate of up to £650 for an initial 3-8 month contract, with flexible hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have proven credentials in portfolio management and must hold an active SC clearance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Exposure to high-impact defence programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with UK Ministry of Defence programmes.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Must hold an active SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead key defence initiatives including strategic product bids.
• Own the successful planning, mobilisation, and delivery of MOD frameworks.
• Drive contractual success and client satisfaction.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Management

Agile

CEMA

Education

APM PMQ

PMI

Prince2

Job description

Job Description

SC Senior Project Manager

• Up to £650/day (Inside IR35), initial 3–8 month contract
• Flexible hybrid working from Woking
• Senior Project Manager – MOD / Defence experience essential
• Deliver cutting-edge programmes for UK security

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a respected leader in the defence technology space, known for its involvement in critical programmes. With a strong footprint across innovation and capability delivery, they enable complex military operations and long-term defence strategy. Due to ongoing project demand, they are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join portfolio.

THE BENEFITS

• Day rate up to £650
• Contract length: 3–8 months
• Flexible hybrid work model (Woking)
• Exposure to high-impact UK defence and cyber / electromagnetic programmes
• Work with top-tier engineering and strategy teams
• SC clearance required

THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ROLE:

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead key defence initiatives including strategic product bids. You’ll own the successful planning, mobilisation, and delivery of MOD frameworks, managing risks, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Reporting to Campaign Managers, you will be a central figure driving contractual success, client satisfaction, and revenue recognition across your project portfolio.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Extensive experience with UK Ministry of Defence programmes
• Strong portfolio and project management credentials (APM PMQ, PMI, Prince2, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and subcontractors
• Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery environments
• Skilled in risk and issue management, forecasting, and KPI tracking
• Technically literate in complex delivery environments
• Confident communicator across all stakeholder levels
• Must hold an active SC clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call: 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Senior Project Manager, Defence, MOD, Portfolio Management, APM PMQ, Agile, SAFe, CEMA, HALO, SERPENS, Framework Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Clearance, NSD